Julie Atwood - Allen TX, US Vijay Bhalla - Allen TX, US Frances Crossno - Plano TX, US Christopher H. Fowler - Allen TX, US Meimei DiGennaro - Dallas TX, US Ty Greneaux - Lafayette LA, US Georges Jamieson - Dallas TX, US Jeanne Rickert - Richardson TX, US Edward J. Russell - Plano TX, US
Assignee:
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED - Dallas TX
International Classification:
H04L 9/08
US Classification:
380278
Abstract:
The management of customer security keys by an integrated circuit manufacturer with automated material tracking among multiple circuit testers at multiple sites for programming keys into circuits. Limited key change methods plus sufficient key statuses provides processes for key handling.